goldenone7710 Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 posted 06-06-2007 04:37 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Howdy folks. I just joined this site hoping to learn more about catching bass. I've always liked fishing, but until my recent career change, I never had time to go in the past several years. I went from working 6 days at 50+ hours a week to 30-40 hours and no weekends. Anyway, one of my good friends took me fishing in his bass boat....the second time I've fished off a boat in over 10 years. We weren't even planning on fishing this particular day. We mostly wanted to run his boat to make sure it was running good because he had a tournament the following weekend. The boat ran great so we decided to kill some time and wet a hook. Well, he gave me a rod and told me what to put on it. I tied on a Spot Remover jig with a green finess worm. He told me to jig it along the bottom. After about 15 minutes I caught this... Then fishing off the SAME point about 15 minutes later I landed this... This was on Lake Hartwell in NE, GA and I understand that not one but two bass this size on a large public lake....by a rookie mind you...don't happen every day. The 1st went 5lbs3oz and the 2nd went 7lbs6oz. As you might know, I'm "hooked" now. I have to admit, when I 1st landed these, I didn't understand why my buddy was making such a huge deal of it. I mean, I've seen bass this size before....on TV....and in pasture ponds. Once he explained the difference between fishing a small pond vs a public lake, it all made sense why he was so estatic. He's fished for years upon years and he says he's NEVER landed bass that size on a big lake. He's got a few on the wall that are bigger than mine, but they came from small ponds. Anyway, we've been about 3 times since I caught those. We only fished small ponds and I've done pretty decent. I've caught 11, 7, & 10 bass at each trip and at different ponds. All were about 1-2lbs or so....and we let them stay so they'll grow. So he's got 3 different decent ponds that he has all the permission in the world to fish any time he wants. I've got a 4 acre pond about 75 yards behind my house that I've never inquired about fishing in...but I'm in the process of contacting the land owner to see if he'll let me fish it. I've been down to it several times in the past and it appears that it doesn't see much human interaction....that might mean BIG FISH...right? Like I said, I'm not new to fishing, it's just been so long since I'd gone until recently and I've got a lot to learn and RElearn. I'll report back when I get a reply from the land owner about fishing this potential pig well. I just need to know more about what it takes to land more like these. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote
Super User Hookemdown. Posted June 9, 2007 Super User Posted June 9, 2007 NICE FISH! Welcome to the forums! Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 It's only gonna get worse from here!! welcome aboard. Quote
tbone31 Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 Nice fish...... Low Budget hooker may be correct about not catching those kinda fish every day but a least you are not working your self do death and your getting in some fishing!!!! :) Best of luck!! Quote
-t0pwater.fish#n- Posted June 10, 2007 Posted June 10, 2007 those are some nice looking fish!!! i wish i caught some that size... Quote
Cigarlover 1 Posted June 10, 2007 Posted June 10, 2007 posted 06-06-2007 04:37 PM I just need to know more about what it takes to land more like these. Patience. lol. Welcome to Bass Resource. Keep reading the forums and you'll find a wealth of information. Also don't forget about the articles on the main page. There's a beginners section that offers some great info. Good luck out there! Quote
Super User T-rig Posted June 10, 2007 Super User Posted June 10, 2007 WELCOME! Nice looking fish by the way! Quote
Super User David P Posted June 10, 2007 Super User Posted June 10, 2007 A 7Lb bass is something to be very proud of. There are many people who bass fish for years without catching a 7lb bass, and for you to do it so quickly is something to def be happy about.. The addiction has only begun ;D Quote
amfyoyo1 Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 The addiction has only begun ;D ;D ;D have to agree with that! Quote
IdahoLunkerHunter Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Great fish! Welcome... Read the beginners sections. It has some great information. Quote
Gorgebassman Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Congratulations took me alot of years to get into one that big in my defense never fished large mouth until about 10 years ago but even than took me awhile you should be very proud and WELCOME ABOARD!!!!! Quote
Triton21 Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Welcome, you have come to the right place. 95% of the people on here(including me ;D) think they are experts. I learn something new and useful every day. Kelley Quote
paulc Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 I am a newbie to and there is tons of really good info on this site. Incredible fish you caught!! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 12, 2007 Super User Posted June 12, 2007 Welcome aboard! Great fish, nice pics. 8-) Quote
Guest the_muddy_man Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Welcome If you like huntin big fish check out all of Fish Chris's posts that cat knows what it's all about and he is pretty clear with his information and shares it rather freely! Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted June 13, 2007 Super User Posted June 13, 2007 It's only gonna get worse from here!! welcome aboard. YEP!! Get out while you can, there's still time. ;D Quote
Super User Catt Posted June 13, 2007 Super User Posted June 13, 2007 Dude their pulling your leg, it really is that easy Quote
Lightninrod Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 Outstanding GA/SC Bass young man!!! Btw, it's not always easy to catch big Bass out of ponds. Dan Quote
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